A major grant will enable McGill University Libraries to delve into the Libro di Piume, or Feather Book, an exceptional artifact created in Italy more than 400 years ago. This unique object contains 156 illustrations made from feathers and other organic materials, including approximately 100 bird depictions incorporating, beaks, feathers and feet.
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Published on: 17 Sep 2026
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On July 28, the McGill Libraries website is going to undergo an extensive change. Most notably, the URL to our website will be updated to mcgill.ca/libraries to align with our rebranding to Libraries in Summer 2024. If you’ve bookmarked any favourite pages, be sure to update them once the new URLs go live.
We will also be updating our menu structure based on user research testing completed over the past two years. This new menu better reflects the needs of our users and showcases our wonderful spaces and services.
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Published on: 14 Jul 2025
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Published on: 2 Jul 2025
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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services will be performing a major electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library on Wednesday, July 9, from 6 h to 12 h. The Macdonald Campus Library in the Barton Building will be inaccessible at this time. This shutdown is necessary for maintenance on the Hydro-Québec substation and four transformers servicing the south side of campus.
For all opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.
Published on: 23 Jun 2025
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Please note that all McGill Libraries locations and service points, including online reference service will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1 (statutory holidays).
On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, ONLY the Humanities & Social Sciences Library, Schulich Library and Marvin Duchow Music Library services and spaces will be available.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2025
Please note that due to the STM strike, the Information Desk at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (McLennan Library Building, lobby) will close early at 5:30 p.m. from Monday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 11. The Humanities & Social Sciences Library remains open for study until 9 p.m. on these days.
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Published on: 6 Jun 2025
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Please join the McGill Libraries in congratulating the recipients of the 2025 Osler Library Grants and Awards.
2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Robinson, the 2025 recipient of the 2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant.
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Published on: 29 May 2025
Beginning May 12, construction will take place at the Macdonald Campus Library to address persistent condensation and leaking caused by inadequate insulation in parts of the building’s ventilation system. To carry out this work safely, special precautions are necessary due to the presence of asbestos in the Barton Building. A Sealed Access System (SAS), which allows construction work to be enclosed and contained, will be positioned throughout various library spaces over the course of the project.
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Published on: 9 May 2025
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On Monday, April 28, students, library staff, and Friends of the McGill Libraries members gathered together in celebration of the inaugural Friends of the Libraries Student Library Award winners.
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Published on: 2 May 2025
Please be advised there will be a ventilation shutdown at the McLennan Library Building and at the Redpath Library Building on Tuesday April 15 until Thursday April 17 which will run each day from 7h00 until 15h00 and will affect both buildings. This shutdown is necessary to repair the ventilation pipes in the building. Fresh air will flow in both buildings. Please note that it may be a little cooler during day while work is being done. The heating will be back online in late afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Published on: 15 Apr 2025
Easter weekend opening & service hours
| Location | Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) | Saturday, April 19 | Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday) | Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) |
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| Birks Reading Room | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
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Published on: 7 Apr 2025
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As of Monday April 7, McGill students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.
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Published on: 27 Mar 2025
The McGill Libraries have developed draft strategic priorities for 2025–2030 in consultation with key stakeholders and are now inviting current McGill students, faculty members, and staff to help guide the final version.
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Published on: 10 Mar 2025
Submit your work for a chance to win $1,000 with the Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards
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Are you an undergraduate student who has creatively and thoughtfully used McGill's library services and resources for a course project, lab report, research paper, or creative work?
Submit your project and tell us how the libraries supported your work for a chance to win a $1,000 prize generously supported by the Friends of the McGill Libraries!
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Published on: 24 Feb 2025
McGill University Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress.
Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new McGill University Collections Centre.
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Published on: 17 Feb 2025
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